Elma Public Library

Ongoing Spring Programs

• Book Babies - Tuesdays at 11:30am from March 7th to April 4th.  For newborns to 18 months old.  Join us for rhymes, songs and stories!  Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Toddler Time - Two sessions are offered at 10:30am on Tuesdays and Fridays respectively.  Session runs from March 7th to April 7th.  For children 18 months to 3 years old.  Treat your toddler to some song and stories!  Toddlers must bring an adult lap to sit on.  Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Preschool Story Time - Thursdays at 10:30am from March 9th to April 6th.  For ages 3-5.  Prepare your child for school with our Children's Librarian, Jessi!  We'll be doing stories and games!  Please register by calling 652-2719.

• Elma Library Book Club - Wednesday, March 15th at 6:30pm.  This month's book club selection is The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson.  Sign up by calling 652-2719 or stop in at the library.  We'll provide you with a copy of the book!  All are welcome!
• Joy of Trains "Superhero Train Adventure" - Saturday, March 18th from 11:00am to 2:00pm.  For all ages.  Join us for a hands-on superhero train adventure!  If you love train sets and superheroes, stop in at the Elma Library for some great hands-on fun!  Presented by Dean M. Hunneshagen.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Elma Public Library.  No need to register.

• Chair Yoga - Monday, March 20th at 1:00pm.  Yoga in a chair?!  Yes!  You don't need to get down on the floor to experience the benefits of yoga.  This class will include both seated postures and standing postures that use a chair for support.  All fitness levels are welcome.  A yoga mat to place under the chair is recommended.  Please call 716-652-2719 to register.

• Stop the Bleed - Wednesday, March 22nd at 6:30pm.  This class will teach you how to control massive bleeding, whether caused by household injuries, vehicle or workplace accidents, or acts of violence.  You will be provided with essential knowledge on how to provide immediate help to an injured person until more qualified first responders or medical personnel arrive.  That knowledge can lead to better outcomes for that injured person, and may even save their life.  This class includes hands-on training with mannequins and tourniquets.  Please call 716-652-2719 to register.

• Computer Class: Book a Technology Trainer - Friday, March 24th from 1:00-4:00pm.  Need computer assistance?  We can help!  These free 45 minute sessions are designed to assist with software support or Internet training.  Topics include training on the Microsoft Office suite and even how to download books onto your tablet or iPhone.  Pre-registration is required by calling 716-652-2719 or by stopping in.

• Elma Lego Club - Saturday, March 25th at 1:00pm.  For ages 6-12.  Join us for some Lego-building fun!  We provide the Legos, and you build!  Call 652-2719 to register.

• Butter Lamb Workshop - Saturday, April 1 at 1:00-3:00pm.  Learn how to make traditional butter lambs, and take your own butter lamb sculpture home to furnish your Easter table!  All supplies will be provided.  There are two sessions offered - one for families with children (ages 11 and up), and one for adults only.  Space is limited.  Please call 716-652-2719 to register or stop at the front desk.

• Mindfulness Monday: Knitting & Craft Night - Monday, April 3rd at 6:00pm.  Calling all crafters!  Do you love to knit, crochet, craft or color?  Come enjoy a relaxed evening in the library with a community of friendly crafters & knitters.  Use the time to relieve some stress by coloring or working on a project in a peaceful setting.  We have coloring supplies, or feel free to bring your own.  Call 716-652-2719 to register.

• Arts and Crafts for Homeschoolers - Wednesday, April 5th from 2-4:00 pm. Join fellow homeschoolers for an arts and crafts afternoon! The library will provide an art bars for materials and children are encouraged to bring their favorite craft to work on. Grades 5-8. 

• Bookin' to the Branches-  Thursday, April 6th from 10-11:00 am. The B&ECLP Bookmobile is coming to Elma Library! Come for the experience of checking out the Bookmobile and some new books. 

• Painted Rock Cacti - Saturday, April 8th at 1:00pm.  For ages 18 and up.  Create a potted, painted rock cacti to take home!  We'll provide the supplies.  Call 716-652-2719 to register.

• Yoga in a Chair - Mondays at 1:00 pm from April 10 - May 1.  Yoga in a chair is back with a 4-week session! You don't need to get down on the floor to experience the benefits of yoga. This class will include both seated postures and standing postures that use a chair for support. All fitness levels are welcome. A yoga mat to place under the chair is recommended. Please call 716-652-2719 to register! Funding provided by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s generous 2022 Yearend Appeal donors.

• K-3 Storytime - Wednesday, April 12^th at 6:30 pm. Stories, Games, and a Craft for Children in Grades K-3. Please call (716) 652-2719 to register!

• Family Movie Matinee: "Rock Dog 3" - Saturday, April 15th at 1:00pm.  Looking for something to do on a Saturday?  Come to the Elma Library for a free showing of the new family film - "Rock Dog 3"!  Feel free to bring pillows and blankets from home, and cozy up for an afternoon of popcorn, snacks and a movie!  Rated PG.  No need to register.

• ​​​​​​​​​​​Friends of the Elma Library (FOTEL)- Monday, April 17th at 6:00 pm. Join the FOTEL for their Annual Business meeting. Hear about what the FOTEL has been up to the last year supporting the library and what plans they have for the coming year. 

• Elma Library Book Club- Wednesday, April 19th at 6:30 pm. The month's book selection is The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. All are welcome.

• Elma Lego Club - Saturday, April 22 at 1:00pm.  For ages 6-12.  Join us for some Lego-building fun!  We provide the Legos, and you build!  Call 652-2719 to register.

• Pacific Underground Cooking Demo- Monday, April 24th at 6:00 pm. Join us for a cooking demo from Chef Marleta of Pacific Underground. Learn two new fun, tasty recipes. Samples included! Call (716) 652-2719 or stop in to register.

• Buffalo's Murals - Wednesday, May 3 at 6:30pm.  In the last several years, there has been an explosion of murals in Buffalo.  This talk is designed to give you an overview of the locations, artists, and wide variety of murals around town.  Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over.  Call 716-652-2719 to register.

• Music & Memories - Thursday, May 4 at 2:00pm.  Let's take a trip down memory lane.  We'll listen to and discuss hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, and reminisce together.  Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over.  Call 716-652-2719 to register.

• Niagara River Watershed Headwaters Initiative: Protecting Water at its Source - Thursday, May 11 at 2:00pm.  The Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper strives to protect the undeveloped headwater forests & wetlands that serve as a filter for drinking water flowing into Lake Erie, the Niagara River, and Lake Ontario.  By preserving this critical acreage, the health of the entire region will be protected for future generations.  Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over.  Call 716-652-2719 to register.

• Inflammation & Your Diet - Monday, May 15 at 2:00pm.  Learn the dietary & lifestyle factors that promote chronic inflammation n the body and those that help to prevent it.  Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over.  Call 716-652-2719 to register.  

• Buffalo Scandals: The Unsolved Murders of Linden, NY - Thursday, May 18 at 2:00pm.  Take a short trip down the I-90 to the small hamlet of Linden, NY, where 5-6 horrific murders took place from 1917 to 1924 that remain unsolved to this day!  Nearly 100 years later, some regional historians & detectives believe they have uncovered evidence that could help solve these murders.  Join us to learn the story, and see where the evidence takes us!  Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over.  Call 716-652-2719 to register.  

• Hands-Only CPR - Wednesday, May 24 at 6:30pm.  With all that has happened in the past few months in Erie County: the Tops tragedy, the Christmas blizzard, and Damar Hamlin's on-field cardiac arrest, we now realize it's important to know CPR!  This class will teach you the skills needed to perform CPR on adults and infants.  This is not a certificate course, but you will leave knowing that you can save a life.  Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over.  Call 716-652-2719 to register.  

• Scribblin' for a Livin': Mark Twain's Pivotal Period in Buffalo - Thursday, May 25 at 2:00pm.  This illustrated presentation is based on Tom Reigstad's study of Twain at a critical juncture of his career.  Join us as we learn entertaining details of Twain's domestic, social, and professional life in Buffalo during his 17 month residency and beyond.  This presentation is essential for Mark Twain enthusiasts, as well as anyone interested in the history of Western New York.  Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over.  Call 716-652-2719 to register.

• Meteorology & Severe Weather Forecasting in WNY - Thursday, June 1 at 2:00pm.  Learn how meteorologists forecast the weather, and how the process has evolved over the years.  We'll focus on weather that impacts us during the summer, including thunderstorms.  Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over.  Call 716-652-2719 to register.

• World Class Architecture: Buffalo & the World's Greatest Architects - Wednesday, June 7 at 6:30pm.  Buffalo's renaissance has been driven by the architectural treasure of WNY, created by many of the country's greatest designers.  From Frank Lloyd Wright to E.B. Green, join us on a tour of WNY's architectural wonders.  Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over.  Call 716-652-2719 to register.

• Cooking with the Commissioner - Thursday, June 8 at 2:00pm.  Join Commissioner Angela Marinucci as she makes a favorite recipe and engages in a live Q&A.  Yes, there will be food to sample!  You can bring your favorite recipes to share with the group too!  Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over.  Call 716-652-2719 to register. 

• My Career as a Buffalo Radio Journalist - Thursday, June 15 at 2:00pm.  Presented by Elma's own John Zach!  Local lore says he was hired by the legendary Irv Weinstein to handle overnight news at the iconic WKBW Radio in 1961 and has worked with many of the giants of the industry over a 56-year career.  Come hear about many of the landmark news stories he has covered.  Presented through the Erie County Department of Senior Services University Express program for patrons age 55 and over.  Call 716-652-2719 to register. 

Individuals in need of an accommodation for any program listed above may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of a program.